Posted by jane d on January 23, 2002, at 1:05:28
In reply to Re: need some help....long but advice is needed.. thx » Tammy, posted by Chris A. on January 22, 2002, at 0:47:31
Hi Tammy,
I definately agree with Chris that if nursing is not what you want to do the sooner you find out the better. If you never want to work as a nurse I don't see any reason to suffer in school any longer. And you're right that even 4 months can be way too long if you're stressed and depressed.But the drastic change in what you want today and what you wanted a few years ago makes me a little nervious. Especially since you have been on and off antidepressants and on and off cigarettes. I'm sure you know that quitting smoking can trigger depression in many people, especially if you are predisposed. And so can leaving a job of 10 years to go back to school. So my question to you would be what has changed? Is it just that you know more about the job now? Things that, if you had known them before, would have kept you from ever wanting to be a nurse? If yes, than the sooner you can get out the better. But if you think that you are what has changed I would worry that it is depression shading your judgment and I would suggest you try to delay making a final decision if possible. Perhaps try to get a leave of absence and see if you still feel the same way when the Wellbutrin kicks in.
Jane
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